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Recent content by Kenz

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    Are you immune to Flu jabs? Have you ever had them?

    I've heard that flu shots aren't 100 percent effective, and I haven't gotten the flu in several years, so I really don't think they are necessary. I think it's actually better to let my immune system do the job it's supposed to do. I'm also not that fond of needles.
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    Are people on the spectrum capable of lying or manipulating?

    Yes, we are capable of lying, and we aren't super logical all of the time. We have preferences that lean toward that, and we prefer to be honest, but we also understand concepts like "saving face" and behaviors that our respective cultures have deemed appropriate. In fact, I would say that it...
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    Unhealthy Obsessions for my Age

    Is there anything I can do with it, though, that will make it seem less like a complete waste of time? I can't even find people who share my interests to the extent that I do. I've posted on comic book forums and ended up getting into arguments with people, probably kids. That's at least...
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    Unhealthy Obsessions for my Age

    I guess I should add that when I say I'm obsessed, I'm really obsessed. I spend whole afternoons just fantasizing and looking up information about my favorite characters. Of course, this is unproductive.
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    Unhealthy Obsessions for my Age

    Hi, I'm in my thirties and I still read comic books and write fan fiction. I originally went to school with the intent of becoming a writer. Too bad no one told me I would need more than an English degree. I also got a degree in Education, so I'm teaching middle school (really, trying to teach...
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    Don't Be Shy To Introduce Yourself

    Hi, I'm from Alabama, unfortunately (I don't like mentioning that because it feels like people think we're all stupid or something, or at least it did when I was a kid.) I'm currently living in Texas. I'm in my 30's and was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder a few years ago, and maybe I'm...
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